Paris species (SATUWA)

Paris species: It is locally known as SATUWA in Nepali. Which is found in higher altitude of Sikkim Himalayan in West Sikkim. It is a herbal medicine.

Botanical name: Paris sp.

Nepali :Satuwa (सतुवा)

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